While Mosses Can Cover a Significant Area of Land, They

question 68

Multiple Choice

While mosses can cover a significant area of land, they are never more than a few centimeters tall.Why do they not grow tall?

• A)They have no vascular system, so they cannot transport water over long distances.
• B)They are annuals and simply don't live long enough to get very tall.
• C)They don't get enough sunlight to grow tall.
• D)Herbivores constantly eat them to the ground.

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